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YE08 VKZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Vito

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,685 mi
Last recorded198,685 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito123,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 VKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 198,685 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 180,057 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 May 2024 180,055 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2023 156,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 141,977 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 136,339 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 136,338 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2019 129,387 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 129,387 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working replaced bulb (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 123,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view advise screen cracked on n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 123,014 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view advise screen cracked on n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 116,170 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2016 108,396 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 96,025 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 64,988 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 53,700 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 46,340 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

parking brake near end of reserve travel

Fail 3 Dec 2010 46,340 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil filler cap missing

parking brake near end of reserve travel

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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YE08 VKZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 123,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE08 VKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YE08 VKZ registered?

YE08 VKZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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